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May 07, 2024

Allianz Trade & Inclusive Brains join forces to foster the inclusion of people with disabilities

Allianz Trade, the world’s leading trade credit insurer and Inclusive Brains, a French start-up developing a new generation of neural interfaces powered by generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), have partnered to develop Prometheus, a new kind of brain-machine interface that transforms diverse neurophysiological data (brainwaves, heart activity, facial expressions, eye-movements) into mental commands.
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Apr 18, 2024

AllianzGI receives approval to commence wholly foreign-owned public fund management business in Mainland China

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), a leading active investment manager, announced today that it has obtained approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to operate as a wholly foreign-owned public fund management company (FMC) in mainland China. 
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Apr 18, 2024

Allianz completes transaction to sell its 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)

Allianz Group announced today the completion of the disposal of its 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), a multiline regional insurance provider based in the United Arab Emirates and listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange.
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Company

May 03, 2024

The history of the Allianz share

In this video, Allianz historian Gerd Modert traces the history of the Allianz share from 1890, when it was first issued, to today, where it trades on the dynamic global capital markets.

Mar 06, 2024

Allianz SE extends contracts of Board Members Sirma Boshnakova and Günther Thallinger

The Supervisory Board of Allianz SE has extended the mandates of Allianz SE Board of Management Members Sirma Boshnakova, 52, responsible for the Group’s insurance businesses in Western & Southern Europe, Allianz Direct and Allianz Partners, and Günther Thallinger, 52, responsible for Investment Management and Sustainability, through December 2029, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Jan 17, 2024

Allianz leads the way for insurance and asset management in this year’s Brand Finance Global 500 ranking

Allianz holds, once again, the position as the leading global insurance and asset management brand in this year’s Brand Finance Global 500 – a ranking of the world’s 500 most valuable and strongest brands. This time, Allianz came in as the 28th most valuable brand in the world with a brand value growth of 15% on the insurance side. Visit the Brand Finance Global 500 2024 ranking for further information.

Studies

May 09, 2024

Navigating troubled waters: risk challenges for shipping in 2024

Shipping is increasingly subject to growing volatility and uncertainties from war and geopolitical events, climate change risks, such as drought in the Panama Canal, and the resurgence of piracy. Allianz Commercial marine experts look at some of the major consequences, including the effect on crew, the prospect of more cyber-attacks and drone strikes, the threat the rise of the ‘shadow fleet’ poses to vessels and the environment, as well as the multi-faceted impacts of rerouting.

May 07, 2024

Nearly half of Americans expect slow transition into retirement

Americans’ view of retirement is shifting as nearly half of Americans think about retirement as a slow transition away from full-time work rather than a distinct day in the future to leave the workforce, according to the 2024 Annual Retirement Study from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life).

May 07, 2024

Allianz Trade & Inclusive Brains join forces to foster the inclusion of people with disabilities

Allianz Trade, the world’s leading trade credit insurer and Inclusive Brains, a French start-up developing a new generation of neural interfaces powered by generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), have partnered to develop Prometheus, a new kind of brain-machine interface that transforms diverse neurophysiological data (brainwaves, heart activity, facial expressions, eye-movements) into mental commands.

Financials

Apr 18, 2024

Allianz completes transaction to sell its 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)

Allianz Group announced today the completion of the disposal of its 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), a multiline regional insurance provider based in the United Arab Emirates and listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange.

Apr 05, 2024

AGCS to focus on U.S. Large Corporate and Specialty insurance with sale of U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment businesses to Arch Insurance North America

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (‘AGCS’) to sell its Fireman’s Fund insurance businesses in the United States to Arch Insurance North America for total transaction value of $1.4 billion / AGCS will continue to leverage its competitive advantages in the strategically important U.S. insurance market through its Large Corporate and Specialty business as part of its Allianz Commercial strategy

Mar 01, 2024

Allianz completes the acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni in Italy

Allianz S.p.A. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni S.p.A. from Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. for a consideration of 280 million euros. The acquisition was initially reported on October 12, 2023.

Commitment

May 10, 2024

The French are active, but some remain on the sidelines

Regular physical activity or sport is a public health issue. It drastically reduces the risk of strokes, type 2 diabetes and cancer, and contributes to mental well-being. • With less than 100 days to go until Paris 2024, Allianz France, a major health insurance player strongly involved in the world of sport, analyses the physical activity of French people and the associated health impacts as part of a study.

May 08, 2024

The Neptune Tower puts on athletic gear for Paris 2024

Less than 100 days until the Olympics 2024 will be kicked off, Allianz France proudly demonstrates its global partnership with the Olympic & Paralympic Movements in the French capital.

May 02, 2024

Allianz spearheads Sustainable Investments with Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance's comprehensive new protocol

The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) is leading the financial industry towards a sustainable future. It has recently released the fourth edition of its Target-Setting Protocol, a comprehensive guide that outlines the pathway for investors to reduce portfolio emissions significantly by 2030, aligning with the 1.5°C ambition set forth in the Paris Agreement.

Business

Apr 18, 2024

AllianzGI receives approval to commence wholly foreign-owned public fund management business in Mainland China

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), a leading active investment manager, announced today that it has obtained approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to operate as a wholly foreign-owned public fund management company (FMC) in mainland China. The approval underscores AllianzGI's commitment to the mainland Chinese market and providing onshore investors with access to its global investment expertise.

Apr 04, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse and shipping safety

The tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US after it was hit by a container ship, the Dali, has made headlines around the world. In this Q&A, Allianz Commercial Global Head of Marine Risk Consulting, Captain Rahul Khanna, who sailed on oil tankers and bulk carriers for 14 years, explains that while such incidents are thankfully rare, the fact that ships are getting bigger can make a number of different events more complicated when they do occur. (Photo source: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/baltimore/news/fbi-baltimore-statement-on-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse)

Feb 07, 2024

Navigating AI with integrity - Allianz’s Chief Privacy Officer Philipp Räther on the new EU AI Act

After long deliberation, the European Union agreed on an Act on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in December 2023. Its purpose is to make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while maintaining ethical standards. The Act introduces a risk-based regulatory framework that affects industries like insurance more so than others because AI plays an important role in risk assessment and pricing.

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